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AFI Directing - Fall 2025
First time applying to AFI
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
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NYU - GradFilm
Applied in December. Was a fun application to put together, appreciated the freedom we had with the visual portfolio.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
Application Materials attached:
- Portfolio
- Personal Statement
- Writing Samples
- Visual Samples (Video)
- Short Film
- Resume
Interview Scheduled
AFI MFA Screenwriting
Second time applying to AFI, first time applying to Screenwriting program.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 10, 2025
Interviewed
USC SCA Directing/Film Production MFA
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 13, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 17, 2025
Application Materials attached:
- Portfolio
- Personal Statement
- Writing Samples
- Visual Samples (Video)
- Short Film
- Resume
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AFI - Directing
The essays ask a lot of introspective...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Oct 16, 2024
Latest Film School Reviews
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California College of ASU (formerly Columbia College Hollywood)
A few solid professors and peers, but an otherwise underwhelming experienceI graduated in the early 2010's, so this review may not be entirely relevant to the state of the program/institution as it is now. With that said, I do know that the college closed its Tarzana location and relocated somewhere near DTLA. I know that they were absorbed by ASU as a way to survive... -
Carnegie Mellon University
Program deliberately misrepresents itselfAfter finishing my MFA at CMU, I, like many of my peers, was unable to do anything with my career. The program was a nightmare because it advertises itself as the top school for moving image media arts but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The faculty are all random and there is no... -
Stony Brook University (SUNY)
Challenging and Fabulous!2 things stand out in my second year of film school. #1: In my directing class, the professor insists everyone does their own camera work (we shoot weekly exercises with small crews) ...and it is incredibly challenging. But I'm learning how to get the shots I need to tell a story, how to frame... -
Cal State Northridge (CSUN) - Department of Cinema of Television Arts
Worst MFA (Screenwriting) ever.My Bachelor's was a strange experience because it was all remote (COVID) --transferring from the great Los Angeles Valley College. Even though it was "strange," it was pretty good. On the other hand, the Master's in Screenwriting was just AWFUL. It was a terrible experience having bad and... -
Prague Film School
PFS is what you put into it that mattersI don’t usually leave reviews, but I feel this could genuinely help someone. Please note that my review is personal and is based on the semester I spent at this school (I did the semester program). When I was considering film schools, I wish I had found a comment like this. So here’s my honest...
Film School Admissions Department Interviews
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How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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- 21 min read
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- Reaction score: 5
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Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is... -
How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 15 min read
- Views: 418
- Reaction score: 1
Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school... -
How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member
- Svaja Paka
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- 33 min read
- Views: 78K
- Reaction score: 18
- Comments: 6
- Reviews: 5
Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by... -
How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 10 min read
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As the first international film school in the UK, the London Film School is a leader in educating film students on classic and emerging filmmaking... -
How to Get Into Columbia University School of the Arts: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 12 min read
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The graduate film program at Columbia University School of the Arts is highly acclaimed for its star-studded alumni roster and teaching students... -
How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 17 min read
- Views: 17K
- Reaction score: 4
Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers top-notch filmmaking courses in a welcoming and close-knit environment. Notable...
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Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
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For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
- Eric Villa (Stuudeo.com)
- 2 min read
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This article was initially released to subscribers at Stuudeo.com. Subscribe to Stuudeo for weekly stories on filmmakers and practical insights on... -
Zeno (Columbia University MFA '24) on Storytelling and the Power of Networking (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 18 min read
- Views: 479
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2003, @Zeno undertook various projects in the industry that paved... -
Andrea Zevallos, MFA in Screenwriting Candidate at CSUN, Talks Perseverance, Pedagogy, and the Writing Process
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 8 min read
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“I've always loved film and television — TV has been my dream job ever since I was pretty young,” says Andrea Zevallos (FilmSchool.org member... -
Q& A With Danni (aka IndecisiveElle), Chapman Directing MFA Student
- Chris W
- 7 min read
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“Film School is still Graduate School... you're still getting a master's and there's still traditional work that has to be done. And a lot of... -
Being Creative in Stillness: A Conversation With Nolan Lampson, Writing for Film & Television Freshman at USC
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 6 min read
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- Reaction score: 3
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Nolan Lampson (Filmschool.org Member @kukichiyo3) sits in his dorm with his roommate, who is folding laundry and listening to music with AirPods...
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My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYC
- briolson
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I've been chronicling my MFA in Film journey by posting weekly updates on Facebook. (Yes, people still use Facebook) In the process, it was... -
How to create your Blog on FilmSchool.org
- Chris W
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Thanks to our wonderful Supporting Members we are now able to offer the Student Blog feature to all members on the site. All members can create... -
Add your first Blog Entry
- Chris W
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So you've created a Blog Home page and had some fun with page tabs... now let's write your first post. Blog entries can be: An introduction... -
Add a Portfolio, Contact, or Resume page (optional)
- Chris W
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Once you have a blog home page you can optionally add new tabs at the top for your portfolio, contact information, or resume. Here's an example... -
An Example Blog Entry
- Chris W
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Supporter+ Members can have their own blog on FilmSchool.org. This is blog with examples of the things you can do with this exclusive new feature... -
How I chose between NYU Dramatic Writing and AFI Screenwriting.
- mm70
- 5 min read
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- Reaction score: 12
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How I chose between NYU Dramatic Writing and AFI Screenwriting. I anguished over the thought of turning down either school. As a true cinephile...
Latest Scholarships
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Partial and full ride scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
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- Full Tuition
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $46200
- Academic Requirements
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Advertising
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- Film
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Photography
- Radio
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- Television
- Visual Arts
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- None
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- No Requirement
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- No Requirement
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- College Transcript
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- Letter(s) of Recommendation
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- Resume
- Screenplay
- Video Submission
- MagdaleneB
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 21
- Views: 208
- Reaction score: 1
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Columbia College Chicago Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to...- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
- Film
- Television
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- Illinois
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- Essay(s)
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- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 37
- Views: 817
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Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship
The Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship was established to remember the life and legacy of a great man, friend, son, and brother. Richard was...- Deadline
- Mar 15, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- HS Transcript
- Essay(s)
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- Video Submission
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 52
- Views: 1K
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Greater Than Gatsby Scholarship
Established by Greater Than Gatsby as part of a new initiative to establish a channel of support for the next generation, the Greater Than Gatsby...- Deadline
- May 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $1000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Communications
- Computer Animation
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- English
- Film
- Illustration
- Journalism
- Motion Design
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Screenwriting
- Theater
- TV Journalism
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
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- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
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- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 79
- Views: 1K
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SCAD Challenge Film Scholarship
Put your artistic vision to the test for an opportunity to earn a scholarship to SCAD, The University for Creative Careers. SCAD Challenge...- Deadline
- Feb 12, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $4000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Computer Animation
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- Film
- Illustration
- Motion Design
- Photography
- Screenwriting
- Theater
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- Application Requirements
- College Transcript
- HS Transcript
- Essay(s)
- Interview
- Narrative Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Portfolio
- Resume
- SAT, ACT, or GRE scores
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 47
- Views: 1K
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California College of ASU (formerly Columbia College Hollywood)A few solid professors and peers, but an otherwise underwhelming experienceI graduated in the early 2010's, so this review may not be entirely relevant to the state of the program/institution as it is now. With that said...
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Carnegie Mellon UniversityProgram deliberately misrepresents itselfAfter finishing my MFA at CMU, I, like many of my peers, was unable to do anything with my career. The program was a nightmare because it...
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Stony Brook University (SUNY)Challenging and Fabulous!2 things stand out in my second year of film school. #1: In my directing class, the professor insists everyone does their own camera work (we...
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Cal State Northridge (CSUN) - Department of Cinema of Television ArtsWorst MFA (Screenwriting) ever.My Bachelor's was a strange experience because it was all remote (COVID) --transferring from the great Los Angeles Valley College. Even though it...
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Prague Film SchoolPFS is what you put into it that mattersI don’t usually leave reviews, but I feel this could genuinely help someone. Please note that my review is personal and is based on the semester I...
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